Looking for a wonderful family dog, an unending source of laughter and affection? That’s Keelee, and she’s ready for her forever family! She is dog friendly, cat tolerant and kid friendly, the perfect fit for just about any animal lovers home! Keelee absolutely adores kids- she would love to be the “my first rescue dog” that your kids talk about for the rest of their lives.
Keelee is around one and a half years old, and we believe her to be an Australian Shepherd, Rat Terrier mix. She is a rescue, so her exact age and breed are unknown to us and cannot be guaranteed. Keelee weighs in at a snuggly 37 pounds.
Watch Keelee here: https://youtu.be/WmWoCOWNiRE?si=8JwE3bQ9EpLaWaXO
Keelee is the life of the doggy party, an enthusiastic player that greets every dog in the yard, encouraging them to play. She’s so dog friendly, and she has this adorable rowdy rompy playstyle. However- the second she’s around children a switch flips, and she becomes a totally different dog. She’s mellow, gentle and docile with little ones, sooo patient and tolerant. We watched Keelee interact with a 6 year old and a 9 year old, and she was amazing. See for yourself in her video! Her six year old friend even accidentally hit her with a Lego bucket, and she didn’t growl, bark or react at all! She has seriously impressive social skills with kids.
With kitties, Keelee is a little more playful than she maybe should be. She is cat-tolerant, but we will warn you that she did play-bow at our house cat Tom. If Keelee will live with cats, they need to be dog-savvy cats that understand how to evade or correct canine play. See Keelee’s cat test in her video.
Keelee is friendly and sweet with every new human she meets. She’s more aloof when she’s outdoors, paying closer attention to her surroundings and any dogs she may be able to play with. Indoors, Keelee is a warm and sweet dog, and frequently approaches for affection.
Keelee is currently fostered in a home alongside small dogs and caged birds, and she does great with both! Keelee’s foster parents are seniors, who absolutely adore her. Her foster mom reports that while she doesn’t like the car, she does fairly well in the car. She says that Keelee is a high energy dog that “runs like lightning” in the back yard, but is quiet and mellow indoors. She describes Keelee as a really good dog, a lap dog, and a happy girl. She is not a barker, and she’s good in her crate.
Keelee’s perfect home will have at least one loving human to call her own, but she’s not too picky about the rest. She would do well in just about any animal lover’s home, and would adore having some kids running around. She does hope that you’ll keep your freezer full of ice for her to chomp on, and she would prefer a doggy playmate in her home if possible.
Keelee is an absolute dream, a beautiful and truly amazing dog! Apply to adopt this sweet girl today, she’s waited far too long to meet her forever family already. We are willing to test her with anything you need us to in order to ensure she’s the perfect match for you! We can make most anything happen! Just let us know.
ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/67129d03ed9651a2d30fbe71
Please email michelleboswell@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions.
Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO,UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and now the East Coast! Our PNW dogs are brought to you in style by a beautiful USDA licensed semi-truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 2 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care. Our East Coast route will travel in a private, air conditioned 3LP-run van transport.
Pick up day is unforgettable! You will get to follow along on their journey through a private FB Event page, where you will see photos, have the opportunity to connect with other adopters, and receive updates and constant communication along the way. One of our Adoption Coordinators can help to find the closest transport pick up location to you!
The adoption fee is $825 and includes all vetting: DAPP (2 to 4 depending on age and time in the program), Bordetella, Rabies vaccine (if old enough), multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2 months of heartworm preventative, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
Why adopt from Three Little Pitties?
The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone. Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no other option but to euthanize animals for space. This dog you’ve found online is lucky to be in our program, and even luckier to have you notice it!
Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! We know our dogs and we work hard to prepare them socially for adoption. We are a network of dedicated people who are heavily invested in seeing our animals thrive. From the moment they are accepted into our program, our Intake, Behavior & Medical teams prepare them for adoption by properly vetting, behaviorally assessing, and providing customized plans depending on the dog’s needs. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be!
It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these special perks:
• 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.)
• A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week)
• One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan
• 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan
• Coupons for a fun visit to Petco
• Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup!
We celebrated our 5 year anniversary this year! Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 12,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be saved in that spot. Together, we can be heroes.
Follow our rescue journey through the links below!
https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue
*Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $74 surcharge for transport.
DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.
